Camel City Chat

🏖️ This week, join John as he sits down with Stephanie Pace Brown -- the president and brains behind Visit Winston-Salem! 👉 Learn more about Visit Winston-Salem by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Xlz5kT 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!

🚑 Defibrillators delivered by drone? Narcan vending machines? These innovative and life-saving inventions are now in YOUR backyard! John sits down with Chief Joey Hundley of Forsyth County Emergency Services to learn more about these recent breakthroughs. 👉 Learn more about Chief Hundley by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3WJnhIX 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! This episode of Camel City Chat was fully...

🏢 This week, John swings by Loren Hill of NC Carolina Core's Greensboro office to learn all about what "the Core" is doing to promote economic growth in the greater Triad area. Loren touches on the 50,000+ jobs that his team has been able to help bring to NC, two new interstates which are soon to break construction, and much more! 👉 Learn more about NC Carolina Core by clicking her...

🚔 Camel City Chat is back with a bang! This week, John sits down with Winston-Salem State University Chief of Police Amir Henry. Amir shares everything from his unique perspective on campus policing to how his son grew to become TikTok famous! 👉 Learn more about Amir Henry by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4bVsbZg 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produced and e...

"In honor and memory of my dad. I knew this day would come. I told him I needed to help test out equipment and we just chatted. Tell your friends and family you love them." - John McPherson. This episode was recorded March 4, 2021.

🧑‍🏫 This week, John chats with lifetime friend and Executive Director of Financial Aid at Howard University - Robert Muhammad! Watch the full episode to see what gift he surprises John with... 🗣️ "We want to acknowledge / dedicate this episode to Aaron Singleton: former PR executive for Winston-Salem State University. He passed away in 2021 from colon and liver cancer. Mr. Singleton was tru...

🪑 This week, John takes a seat with Rosa Otero (Associate Professor of Design and Director of Visual and Performing Arts at Salem College) inside the 'Chair Library' - a true gem located in Winston-Salem! 👉 Learn more about the Chair Library by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3N0PUMH 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty&#39...

📚 Meet Tina Firesheets: author of "100 Things to do in Winston-Salem Before You Die!" Learn all about the process of her creating this local guide to the secrets and greatest hits of Winston-Salem! 👉 Buy the book by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42qIqIP 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop...

🤵 Meet Rick Babusiak of State Farm home and auto insurance! Learn all about Rick's past and how he got to the position he's in today. 👉 Learn more about Rick Babusiak by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3ZaDRRQ 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to J...

🎙️ In this week's VERY special episode, John travels to Raleigh, NC and sits down with Brian Lewis and Skye David in their own personal podcast studio! The two are co-hosts of the 'Do Politics Better' podcast as well as the brains behind 'New Frame LLC' -- a lobbying and communications firm. This episode is PACKED with content, covering everything from Brian's leap-of-faith...

🏋️ Meet Kingg Fareed: personal trainer and owner of Unique Fitness Studio, located directly in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem! 👉 Learn more about Unique Fitness Studio by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3R6Hxkk 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff...

🏡 In this week's episode, John meets up with the 2024 NC REALTORS president, Tony Harrington! The two discuss an array of subjects, even touching on some of the most pressing real estate-related issues that North Carolina is currently facing. 👉 Learn more about Tony Harrington by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4ch13Ee 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! This episode of Camel City Chat was fully produc...

🏢 In yet another episode of Camel City Chat, John sits down and discusses all things Winston with Kevin Mundy: City Council Member - Southwest Ward. 👉 Learn more about Kevin Mundy by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Iy7PKg 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribin...

🏙️ Sit back and enjoy yet another weekly episode of the chat! This week, John interviews Christy Bellis: Owner of The Go-To Winston-Salem. Learn about the popular website and Instagram account's past and the big plans she has for its future! 👉 Learn more about The Go-To Winston-Salem by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3GPYKLE 🚨 Please watch and enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor of this week...

👟 Fleet Feet Clemmons is officially open! Meet the owners Keith and Emily Davis who run both the Winston & Clemmons location. In this fantastic episode, John learns about the two's ties to Winston-Salem, past business endeavors, and even gets an in-depth shoe fitting!  ‼️ Mark your calendars: Sat. January 7th [THIS WEEKEND!!] - Fleet Feet Clemmons will be hosting a mimosa run & ribbo...

🍺 This week, John sits down with Brian Cole on location at Hoots Roller Bar and Beer Co. to learn more about his entrepreneurial endeavors!   👉 Learn more about Hoots Beer Co. by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3HNU6P7 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscr...

📱 Get to know the new managers of Triad Moms on Main: Suzy Fielders and Sandy Harper!   👉 Learn more about Triad Moms on Main by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3C0tCmW 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff's monthly newsletter at www.smittysn...

🏫 Today, in yet another episode of Camel City Chat, John sits down and learns more about Mike Foster and Winston Salem Street School. This is a great episode you don't want to miss!  👉 Learn more about Winston Salem Street School by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3h2Vkv0 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in...

🏫 Today, John takes a seat in the studio with RJ Reynolds High School's athletic director: Brad Fisher!   👉 Learn more about RJ Reynolds High School by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3gPp5ix    🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to J...

👨‍🍳 This week, John sits down with multi-restaurant owner and chef Sammy Gianopoulos, on location at Fratellis Steakhouse. Learn about Sammy's past and where he plans on taking his restaurant(s) next!  👉 Learn more about Sammy G. by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3ObsYdR   🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's No...

🍷 Welcome to SEASON FIVE of Camel City Chat! Starting off the season strong, John travels to Dynamis Estate Wines to tour and learn more about the Elkin, NC winery. In this episode, take a drone-guided tour of the 1.5 mile paved driveway to the tasting room, get to know the wine-makers, and tour the vineyards!   👉 Learn more about Dynamis Estate Wines by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3...

In honor and in memory of our friend Stan Elrod: dedicated educator.   This episode was recorded October 10, 2022.  Mr. Stanley “Stan” Michael Elrod, 71, of Clemmons, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  Stan was born in Whitmire, SC on September 6, 1951, to the late Hubert Carlton Elrod and Helen Marion Starnes.  Stan was involved in numerou...

🏫 This week, John takes a seat in the 8th Superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' office: Tricia McManus! Get to know Tricia and all the wonderful things she's involved in and doing within our schools.   👉 Learn more about WS/FCS by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3RzqRRq 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the cha...

🏦 This week, John sits down and chats with Todd Hall: President and CEO of Truliant Federal Credit Union.   👉 Learn more about Truliant Federal Credit Union by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3gf2ZFE 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Notes! Stay in the loop with everything Winston-Salem by subscribing to Jeff'...

🚂 Explore the historic Union Station, located in downtown Winston-Salem, guided by the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County's Historic Preservation's Michelle McCullough!  👉 Learn more about the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3VoIiay 🚨 Please watch and enjoy!  Special thanks to our sponsor of this week's episode of the chat: Smitty's Not...